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Dancewear sewing pattern with stretch fabric and tools ready for dance costume making

Why sewing dancewear is different (and what you need to know before you start)

February 14, 2026Fenella Courage

If you’ve ever felt confident sewing clothes but completely unsure when it comes to dancewear, you’re not alone. In this post, I break down why sewing dancewear is different and...

Why I started Fenella Marie: Designing sewing patterns for dancer bodies

October 11, 2025Fenella Courage

Why did I start designing dancewear patterns?Because I felt the struggle of sewing for dancer bodies and I wasn’t happy with the optionsout there.As a dancer and seamstress, I’ve spent...